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Steve Murphy and Javier Pena Return to Australia
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2018
Following their sold out 2017 shows in Sydney and Melbourne, US DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena return to Australia in 2019, with an evening of conversation on their instrumental role in the take down of the undisputed 'king of cocaine' Pablo Escobar, and the Cali cartel.
Speak Percussion Presents The World Premiere Of POLAR FORCE
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2018
Antarctica's beauty and infinite complexity will be explored in the world premiere of Speak Percussion's Polar Force, an immersive and live music performance combining custom-built instruments with pristine field recordings within a white inflatable space at Arts Centre Melbourne. The work, presented from 24 November - 1 December, draws upon the hundreds of hours of recordings by Dr Philip Samartzis made during his two Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowships.
Arts Centre Melbourne Presents 2b Theatre Company's OLD STOCK
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
A dark, funny and high-energy klezmer-folk tale inspired by the real-life story of two Romanian Jews seeking refuge in Canada in 1908, Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story can be seen at Arts Centre Melbourne's Fairfax Studio from 29 January - 2 February 2019.
Melbourne Recital Centre Announces Christmas Programming
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2018
Each year Melbourne Recital Centre celebrates holiday fun and the silly season with wonderful performances for all ages to enjoy. From the enchanting traditional Christmas story for kids The Snowman to the original 'King of the Kids' storyteller Peter Combe and his Christmas album, and a hilarious cabaret with reindeers Prancer and Vixen, Melbourne Recital Centre brings you and your loved ones a much-needed burst of joy, nostalgia and festive holiday cheer.
National Institute Of Circus Arts Presents Third Year Graduation Performance
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
We are looking for someone… someone important maybe, or maybe not? We don't know who it will be, we may not even know what we are searching for…
The Travelling Sisters Come to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
The Travelling Sisters finish off a colossal year on the road, bringing it home to Melbourne's much loved The Butterfly Club.
Salvation Army's OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT Comes to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
A family concert spectacular featuring carols, entertainment and musical treats, the Salvation Army's OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on Saturday 1st December at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
THE EXECUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED Promises To Be A Killer
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
One golden cage. Two giant thrones. Four criminals-turned-contestants. Three will be executed. One will walk free to live another day. What more do you need for a successful reality TV show?
REBEL - A Live Rock Circus Tribute To David Bowie Comes to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
A spectacular live concert and rock & roll circus tribute to the original rock rebel, David Bowie, is set to explode on stage at this year's Midsumma Festival 30 Jan- 3 Feb at Melba Spiegeltent, Melbourne.
David Byrne's 'American Utopia' Australian Tour Is Here
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne kicked off the Australian leg of his acclaimed American Utopia World Tour last night at Sydney's ICC Theatre to stupendous reviews. It is, as many fans attested on social media, a show filled with joy, pure and infectious.
THE DARK PARTY Returns to Australia at Ballaarat Mechanics Institute
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
After wowing audiences across the globe The Dark Party are set to do their first show on Australian soil in three years at an exclusive show at Ballaarat Mechanics Institute on Dec 15th. Don't miss this rare chance to see it for the first time or bring some friends and relive the magic.."
Richard Marx Announces Special Guests For All Headline Shows
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Multi-talented US singer/songwriter and performer Richard Marx kicks off his Australian headline tour this Thursday in Perth followed by Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne - limited tickets remain for an evening with one of America's greats!  Frontier Touring and Arena Touring are delighted to announce that Marx will be joined by special guests Chris Murphy (Perth), Abbey Stone (Adelaide & Melbourne), and Matt Cornell (Sydney, Brisbane & Gold Coast).
Casting Announced for Melbourne & Sydney MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
This afternoon casting was announced for Muriel's Wedding The Musical in the upcoming Melbourne and Sydney seasons.  To coincide with the cast announcement new tickets will be released and go on sale in Sydney on Wednesday 21 November and in Melbourne on Thursday 22 November.  
David Roy Williams Presents YouTube Music Sensation Boyce Avenue
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Boyce Avenue is a Florida-based band that consists of three brothers Alejandro, Fabian, and Daniel Manzano. The brothers first came together as a band in 2004 and in 2007 decided to start filming and posting videos on YouTube.  The videos began to resonate instantly with YouTube viewers and to date the band's YouTube channel has amassed over 4.3 Billion views and over 11.9 Million subscribers making them one of the biggest independent bands on the network. Boyce Avenue also have over 500,000 Twitter followers and almost 3 million Facebook subscribers, forging a lasting and passionate digital fan base that have followed the band's every move for years. 
Natalie Abbott to Lead MURIEL'S WEDDING; Full Cast Plus Tickets On Sale
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
The cast of Muriel's Wedding The Musical in the upcoming Melbourne and Sydney seasons has been announced.  To coincide with the cast announcement new tickets will be released and go on sale in Sydney on Wednesday 21 November and in Melbourne onThursday 22 November
Mixology With Mini Marilyn Comes to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Australia's most delicious cabaret act has her sights set on Melbourne. After a sold out season in Sydney, Mini Marilyn is hitting the stage 7 - 12 January 2019 at The Butterfly Club for her Melbourne premiere.
Lisa Woodbrook Brings IT'S NOT ME, IT'S DEFINITELY YOU to The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Join Lisa Woodbrook as she explores the ever-evolving dating world. Offering sound advice for those looking for love in the age of swiping right, ghosting and when meeting someone 'organically' is similar to finding a dinosaur in your backyard.
Arts Centre Melbourne Announces Families Summer Autumn 2019 Program
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
Families are invited to experience an array of remarkable theatrical adventures and interactive experiences as part of Arts Centre Melbourne's 2019 Summer Autumn Families program from January - May 2019. This season Arts Centre Melbourne celebrates incredible Australian talent from the worlds of theatre, circus, music, puppetry and dance. Children will also become the creators when they conduct their own orchestra, bring puppets to life and choreograph dance moves for a unique dance performance.
ROCK BANG to Have An Exclusive World Premiere Season
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
Rock Bang is a circus rock opera - it's an energetic concoction and spectacle that shows off some extremely pliable acrobatics with one of the most solid and infamous musical duos ever created.
WEST SIDE STORY Announces Full Australian Cast
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
Opera Australia, GWB Entertainment and BB Group today announced the full cast for their upcoming Australian production of what The Times (UK) hailed as the "No.1 Greatest musical of all time" WEST SIDE STORY.
Australia's Kookiest Musical Comedy Trio Comes to Alex Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
This Christmas, Australia's kookiest musical comedy trio will leave the dusty curtained world of their family home in Esk, rural Queensland, to share their (until now) secret Kransky family festivities, stopping at the Alex Theatre in St Kilda, 26 November – 2 December.
The Music Gym To Host Bachelor Girl's Only Melbourne Show
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
Alongside national tour dates, Galleria's The Music Gym will host Bachelor Girl's only Melbourne show, in line with their new single, 'Speak', on Wednesday 28 November.
Melbourne's Emerging Classical Singers Join Forces For A Christmas Consort: The Advent Event Of The Season
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
Five of Melbourne's emerging classical singers will consort in December to present three concerts.
JERSEY BOYS Tributes Four Charities At The Regent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
The international blockbuster musical JERSEY BOYS will hold a very special one night performance dedicated to four important charities raising funds for four great causes, each supported personally by one of our Four Seasons.
Benny Milligram Will Premiere His Debut Solo Production At The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
The Butterfly Club has a long and proud tradition of unearthing musical comedians early in their careers. The venue has helped launch the careers of Tim Minchin, Sammy J, Geraldine Quinn and Jude Perl. Next week, they play host to the debut solo hour of Benny Milligram, a musical comedian who is sure to become a household name in the near future.

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